Federal Capital Territory
Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) State
Capital: Abuja · Created 1976 · ≈3.8 million · Area 7,315 km²
Population
≈3.8 million
Size
7,315 km²
Capital
Abuja
Year created
1976
Geopolitical zone
Federal Capital Territory
Languages
English · Hausa · Gbagyi · Gwandara · Yoruba · Igbo — cosmopolitan
Ethnic groups
- Gbagyi (indigenous)
- Bassa
- Koro
- Gwandara
- Ganagana — all major Nigerian groups represented
Natural resources
- Marble
- Clay
- Cassiterite
- Feldspar
- Tantalite
Signature foods
- Jollof rice
- Suya
- Tuwo with miyan kuka
- Pounded yam with egusi
- Every Nigerian cuisine represented
Notable people
- Every president since 1991 has resided here
- Nasir El-Rufai (former FCT minister, later Kaduna governor)
- Adamu Adamu (former minister)
Culture, values & festivals
- Cosmopolitan capital — every ethnicity present
- Home to National Mosque and National Christian Centre — twin symbols
- Diplomatic hub — embassies, AU offices
Top places to visit in Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)
- 1
Aso Rock
The 400m monolith towering over the presidential Villa; national symbol.
- 2
Zuma Rock
Iconic 725m monolith on the Abuja-Kaduna road — 'Gateway to Abuja'.
- 3
Millennium Park
Largest public park in Abuja — inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003.
- 4
National Mosque & National Christian Centre
Twin national religious landmarks, both open to visitors.
- 5
Nike Art Gallery Abuja
Contemporary Nigerian art in a purpose-built building.
- 6
Jabi Lake Mall & Marina
Modern shopping + lakeside dining.
- 7
Gurara Falls (nearby)
Scenic waterfall roughly 30 min from Abuja on the Suleja road.
About the Federal Capital Territory
Abuja. Purpose-built capital since 1991.